Is Sakura Ward, Saitama a good fit for living alone?

With plenty of supermarkets, convenience stores, and stations nearby, daily life here is convenient — a solid choice even for a first time living alone.

I want to keep rent as low as possible.

Areas without express-train stops, or a 10+ minute walk from the station, tend to have lower rent — and a furnished apartment means no extra cost for furniture.

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What's it like to live in
Sakura Ward, Saitama?

Served by JR Musashino Line, Touhokushinkansen, JR Saikyo Line, with 1 stations in the area, including Nishiura Wa. Rent here is around the Saitama average.

Growing population 1 stations Easy access to central Tokyo

Livability at a Glance

Shopping

18 supermarkets, 43 convenience stores

Transit Access

1 stations

Greenery

44 parks

Rent Affordability

Relative to the area average

Typical Rent for Living Alone

Studio / 1K guide

¥48,000–58,000 / month

Studio¥48,000–54,000

1K¥54,000–68,000

1DK/1LDK¥75,000–102,000

Areas a short walk from the station, or stops not served by express trains, tend to be more affordable. A furnished apartment also cuts down on move-in costs.
*Estimated from the area's average rent of ¥67,902 (an in-house estimate).

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Stations in Sakura Ward, Saitama

Nishiurawa Station

Nearby Areas

FAQ

Is Sakura Ward, Saitama a good fit for living alone?: With plenty of supermarkets, convenience stores, and stations nearby, daily life here is convenient — a solid choice even for a first time living alone.
I want to keep rent as low as possible.: Areas without express-train stops, or a 10+ minute walk from the station, tend to have lower rent — and a furnished apartment means no extra cost for furniture.

More Details

Considering it for a couple or family?

44 parks, 27 nurseries/kindergartens, 18 elementary/junior-high schools. A 1DK/1LDK runs roughly ¥75,000–102,000 per month.

Number of facilities (supermarkets, convenience stores, etc.)

Supermarkets18

Convenience stores43

Cafes3

Restaurants36

Hospitals/clinics5

Parks44

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors

Land price & data details (sources)

Avg. land price	¥167,500/m² (YoY +2.22%)
Area average rent (in-house estimate)	¥67,902
Population change	0.77%

Sources: MLIT Land Price Survey / Statistics Bureau of Japan.
The area average rent is an in-house estimate, adjusted to current market conditions based on the Ministry's Housing and Land Survey.

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